Every hero needs their trusty Sidekick
The CTT Sidekick is your new go-to tracking accessory for the full line of CTT radio tags, including both 434MHz and 2.4GHz frequencies. The Sidekick can detect and track all CTT LifeTags, PowerTags, HybridTags, and BlūMorpho tags and displays real time RSSI statistics, all through the companion phone app.
Your purchase of a CTT Sidekick comes with the following items:
The new CTT Sidekick has many bells and whistles, but one of the core features is finding a tag in the field, whether on an active animal, or one which has fallen off or stopped moving. This quick-start guide will help you jump right into using the CTT Sidekick for these purposes. If you want to simply jump right in, proceed to the section on Pairing with CTT Sidekick with your CTT Sidekick. Note that you must have installed the CTT Mobile App to proceed!
To turn on your Sidekick, press and hold the Power Button. There are three LED indicators on your Sidekick:
Pairing Indicator blinks when searching for
Bluetooth-enabled devices and stays solid when connected to a
device.Tag Detection Indicator blinks every time a tag is
detected.Battery Charge Indicator is solid green when
connected to a charging cable and off when unplugged.Each Sidekick contains a 1000 mA-hr LiPo rechargeable battery with integrated under/over voltage protection. Battery life is as follows:
You can check the status of your battery on the CTT Mobile app. Your Sidekick is fully charged at 4.2V. To charge your Sidekick, use the included USB charging cable. When plugged in, your Sidekick will automatically turn on if it’s not already. The Pairing Indicator will blink as it searches for available devices (you can pair with your phone while charging). The Battery Charge Indicator will remain on (solid green) when the Sidekick is plugged in. The Battery Charge Indicator will remain on as long as the device is plugged in; it does not turn off once the Sidekick is fully charged. It’s important to check the battery level through the CTT Mobile app.
Your Sidekick comes with two omnidirectional antennas, one for 434MHz (10.5cm) and one for 2.4GHz (19.5cm). Depending on your application, you can use both antennas simultaneously, or you can opt to connect only one. Make sure to connect each antenna to it’s corresponding port: The longer antenna is for 2.4GHz devices while the shorter antenna is for 434MHz.
You may have purchased our optional Yagi antenna(s) and handle(s). These can used in place of the standard omni antenna by connecting them to their corresponding antenna port and sliding the Sidekick into the custom handle.
While your CTT Sidekick is very robust and field-tested, we recommend storing your Sidekick with the antennas disconnected from the SMA ports to avoid any unintended and excessive pressure on the connectors. As well, you should also use the two dust covers to protect your SMA ports when not in use.
To use the CTT Sidekick, you will need to install the CTT Mobile app on your Android or iOS device. CTT Mobile is your working interface with the CTT Sidekick.
CTT Mobile is available for download on the iOS AppStore and Google PlayStore.
To begin using your CTT Sidekick, you’ll need to pair your smartphone (or other smart device) to the Sidekick using the CTT Mobile app. Please follow the instructions below:
After pairing is complete, you will see the CTT Sidekick Main Hub screen (see figure above). Please note, the Home button at the bottom right will exit the Sidekick Hub and return you to the homescreen for CTT Mobile. You will need to reconnect to your Sidekick from there.
In conclusion the CTT Sidekick is freaking sweet!!!